Kenmore LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Lambert House is an activity and resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 11 to 22. Parent/guardian permission required for ages 12 and younger.

Meetings will be held at the Kenmore Library 6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore WA 98028

Email kcgroups@lamberthouse.org for dates, times, and to sign up.

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King County Housing Authority launches Youth Safety & Belonging initiative

Ballinger Homes

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Youth Safety & Belonging Initiative, a strategic partnership to strengthen opportunities for young people ages 14-19 growing up in KCHA communities in Auburn, Kent, and Shoreline.

 
The $800,000 investment for the first year will implement proven programs that build belonging and community stability for all young people, including those impacted by trauma or other life challenges. 

Programs and interventions will focus on positive youth development approaches that prevent violence, foster connection and opportunity, and create safer, more supportive environments where young people can thrive.

The Youth Safety & Belonging Initiative builds on the strong youth programming already in place across multiple KCHA communities. 

The initiative is designed to add to existing out-of-school time programs, bringing in additional resources and staff who will build trusting relationships with young people, strengthening the overall support system so more of our youth can thrive.

KCHA received an overwhelming response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) and appreciates the many qualified organizations that applied, which shows just how committed this region is to supporting our youth.

Partnerships

Following a robust application review process, KCHA is announcing new awards and partnerships under the Youth Safety & Belonging Initiative to two community-based organizations: CHOOSE180 and Northwest Credible Messenger.

CHOOSE 180, a community-based organization with over a decade of experience serving system-impacted youth across King County, will partner with KCHA to serve youth living at Ballinger Homes in Shoreline. 

Their intervention-focused, credible-messenger model meets youth where they are, within housing communities, schools, and community spaces, through proactive outreach, structured group programming, and individualized mentorship. 

Grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, this approach emphasizes relationship-building, accountability, and skill development to reduce conflict, strengthen connections to trusted adults, and support safer community environments.

Northwest Credible Messenger will partner with KCHA to serve youth living at targeted housing communities located in Kent and Auburn.

What People Are Saying

“When we invest in youth well-being, we strengthen the future of our entire community. Shoreline’s partnership with KCHA brings together government, nonprofits, and neighborhoods to meet people where they are, collaborate to create pathways to opportunity, and empower our youth and families to become leaders.” – Betsy Robertson, Mayor of Shoreline

About King County Housing Authority

The King County Housing Authority provides rental assistance and quality, affordable housing to more than 50,000 people across King County. Through innovative programs and partnerships, KCHA supports residents in achieving stability, opportunity, and long-term success.

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Woodland Park Players Summer Musical: Newsies! - auditions for youth ages 14-20 on 5-17-26 and 5-22-26

Step into the spotlight and be part of the inaugural summer production of Newsies! 

This exciting partnership between Shoreline College and Woodland Park Players invites performers ages 14–20 to join a high-energy, dance-driven musical inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899.

• Rehearsals: June 29 to July 31, 2026
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Times: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Show Dates: July 31 to Aug 2 performances. 
• Location: Shoreline College Main Theater (#1600 Theater)
• Directed by Jessica Low
• Music Director: Shawna Avinger
• Program Administrator: Jeannette LeGault

Participants will work alongside an experienced creative team with decades of combined experience in youth theater, directing, and performance education.

Auditions will be held at Shoreline College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1500 Room 1515

• Sunday, 5/17 from 5:45pm – 9:15pm
• Friday, 5/22 from 5:45pm – 9:15pm
• Callbacks: Saturday, May 30 from 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Students interested in theater tech and backstage support are also encouraged to join as part of the lighting, costume, choreography, and prop design teams.

This inaugural production offers approximately 150 hours of rehearsal, performance, and musical theatre training throughout the summer in a summer stock-style environment focused on collaboration, storytelling, and ensemble-based performance.

Tuition is $1,100 for this 5-week program, encompassing approximately 150 hours of rigorous, hands-on training. Designed as an immersive experience, the program provides students with the opportunity to deepen their performance skills, engage in meaningful collaboration, and grow artistically, personally, and professionally.

Needs-based scholarships are available, and there is reduced tuition if family members want to volunteer! 

For more information, please email: WPPSummerMusical@gmail.com
Or follow this link (sorry - you have to scroll to the very end of this page)

updated 5-13-26

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Skills and Drills Youth Tennis Camp with Arnie Moreno June 29 - July 3, 2026

Arnie Moreno
Tennis Coach

Shorewood Varsity tennis Coach Arnie Moreno will provide his annual tennis camp June 29 to July 3, 2026.

Attend all days or only days that work for your schedules. The camp is for all levels, beginners, intermediates and advanced, for grades 6 to 12.

Register by sending Coach Moreno an email and provide a signed copy of waiver and proof of insurance on the first day attended. 

Please see camp information for the camp waiver and proof of insurance.

Camp fee payments can be made by cash, check or Venmo : @ Arnold-Moreno-7 

Please contact Coach Moreno if you have any questions.

Summer Skills and Drills Tennis Camp @ Shorewood Courts 2026

Arnie Moreno PTR Certified Tennis Instructor

• Shorewood High School Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
• Shorewood High School Boys Varsity Tennis Coach
• Shorewood  High School 501 wins 16 Wesco South League Championships
• WesCo South Coach of the Year 2022
• WesCo South Coach of the Year 2023
• Seattle P-I Girls Tennis Coach of the Year 2005
• King 5 “Coach that makes a Difference” February 2008
• Washington State University “ Educator of Excellence” Award 2007

Location: 

Shorewood HS tennis courts
17300 Fremont Ave N

Time/ Days: 

Monday through Friday 10am - 12noon

Dates: 

• June  29, 30,  
• July 1, 2, 3, 2026                                    

Last Day of Camp:

• July 3rd
• July 6 is the make up date only for rained out lessons  

Lessons:

• 5 two hour lessons for $ 260.00 or $ 26 per lesson.
• Family plan – more than one family member in the camp : 
• Five 2 hour group  lessons for $180 per student.
• Call instructor for dates of make up lessons 206-412-3191

Payment methods:

• Checks payable to Arnie Moreno or pay by lesson or number of lessons you plan to take. 
• Mail payment or bring to first day of practice.
• 18904 32nd AVE NE, Lake Forest Park, WA. 98155
• Venmo @Arnold-Moreno-7

ALL LEVELS OF SKILL - BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED - MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL 

RACKET  PROVIDED IF NEEDED - BALLS PROVIDED

• Ball Machine - Live ball drills - Fundamentals
• Games and Matches - Skill drills – Strategy

Required by first week of tennis camp: 

• emergency contact and 
• insurance coverage information 

PLEASE email ARNIE MORENO TO SIGN UP, signups accepted on any day during the camp

• (Cell) 206-412-3191
• email: morenoarnie106@hotmail.com

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Student name __________________________________________

Parent signature ________________________________________

Emergency contact # ____________________________________

Insurance ( name of company only ) ________________________

I release any claim for liability for Summer Tennis Skills and Drills ( Camp ), instructors and Moreno Company. I understand the risk involved in physical activities required in tennis and hold the Camp and instructors harmless. The Camp and instructors will use appropriate and safe instructional techniques, equipment and drills.

Parent / Guardian signature ​​​​​​​​​​________________________________

Date _____________________

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Apply to be a youth member on the Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board

Shoreline Park
Photo by Carl Dinse

Are you between the ages of 15 and 19, live in Shoreline, and looking for an opportunity to play an important role in the Shoreline community? 

Then we encourage you to apply for one of the youth positions on the Shoreline Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree (PRCS/Tree) Board. 

We are now accepting applications for two youth position to serve on the PRCS/Tree Board for the 2026/2027 academic year. Your perspective and input is an important part of the PRCS/Tree Board’s work. If you are eligible, we encourage you to apply.

The PRCS/Tree Board advises the City Council and City staff on a variety of issues related to parks, recreation, public art, special events, cultural services, and trees on public property. 

Topics may include park design; programs and events; policy development; public art and cultural opportunities; and development of planning documents, rules, and regulations.

The Board consists of seven adult members and two non-voting youth members. Youth members must reside in Shoreline and be between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. 

If appointed, you have the option of beginning your term in July or wait until September as your schedule allows. The City compensates Board members, including the two youth members, at a rate of $50 per meeting.

The Board typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from January through October and the first Thursday in December. Meetings are from 7:00 to 9:00pm at City Hall. There is a minimum of eight meetings per year. Board meetings are held using a hybrid format allowing for either in-person or online attendance.

If you are a Shoreline resident between the ages of 15 and 19, interested in serving your community, and gaining experience with a city board, please complete and submit an online application. 

If you prefer a paper copy of the application, you can pick one up from the City Clerk’s Office, which is located in the lobby of City Hall. Once you have completed it, you can return it to the Clerk’s Office.

Online applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

If you choose to turn in a paper copy application, it is due to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00pm on Friday May 29, 2026.

We will contact you after the application deadline regarding the status of your application.

More Information:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board
Recreation, Cultural and Community Service Director Mary Reidy
mreidy@shorelinewa.gov
206-801-2621

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Young people exiting Green Hill, Echo Glen now eligible for expanded health care coverage

Photo courtesy DCYF

Washington state agency is first to launch this national health care innovation to prepare individuals exiting from carceral settings.

OLYMPIA – Young people at Green Hill School and Echo Glen Children’s Center are now eligible for health care insurance 90 days before their release and will now have support to set up medical appointments and obtain medications through the Medicaid Transformation Project Reentry Initiative.

On March 1, 2026 the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), in collaboration with the Health Care Authority (HCA), became the first state agency to provide health care services to individuals exiting from a carceral setting.

Photo courtesy DCYF

Young people exiting Green Hill and Echo Glen will now be eligible for Apple Health (Medicaid) before their release and receive support obtaining health care services when they return to their community, including:

• Care management
• Physical and behavioral health appointments
• Medications for opioid use disorder
• A 30-day supply of medications

Other supports

“Finding a doctor and setting up an appointment is stressful for anyone, let alone a young person leaving a carceral setting who may have been a teenager when they got here and never accessed these services before,” said Assistant Secretary of Juvenile Rehabilitation Jennifer Redman.

"This initiative means that young people will return to their communities without a gap in treatment or medication.”

In addition to Echo Glen and Green Hill, the Reentry Initiative will launch at state prisons, local jails, and detention centers across Washington state. Harbor Heights is expected to begin offering Reentry Initiative services in July 2026.

“As the second state in the nation to provide reentry services — and the first to implement this work through managed care organizations — Washington is leading a transformative shift in rehabilitation," said HCA's Interim Medicaid Director Trinity Wilson.

"Through strong cross-agency partnership and a shared vision, we are building a system that meets youth where they are and helps them move toward healthier, more stable futures."

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Jobs: City of Shoreline Youth Outreach Leader - multiple positions

City of Shoreline

Extra Help – Youth Outreach Leader
Opening date: 02/23/2026
Salary: $17.56 - $18.89 Hourly
Closing date: Open till Filled

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

There are six (7) positions available, applicants must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school level classes

Youth Outreach Leadership and Opportunities (YOLO) proposes a different approach to reach the youth in our community and connect them to services and programs - work with youth to connect with youth. This program aims to reach youth through the community connections of other youth. 

This will be accomplished in two ways, by providing youth employment through a program called Youth Outreach Leadership and Opportunities (YOLO), and by providing direct access to needed services based on youth input and community need. YOLO is a job-skill and leadership development program as well as a youth outreach program.

The Youth Outreach Leaders (YOLs) will provide information and support to help youth access programs and services in their community. The Youth Outreach Leaders will have the opportunity to outreach to their peers to assess the needed resources in their community and gain experience and knowledge on how to market and run youth programming. 

The YOL team will work closely together to design and lead events throughout the year. This position will work 8-10 hours a week and is required to attend a weekly meeting and trainings throughout the school year.

Apply here

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Openings for free Youth Heart Screening in Shoreline on November 5, 2025

Parents, don't miss this important opportunity! Our FREE Youth Heart Screening event at Kings School is coming up on **November 5, 2025** and we still have openings!

Getting your child's heart screened is quick, painless, and could be life-saving. Early detection matters!

Why screen?

Takes just minutes
Completely non-invasive
Peace of mind for your family
Catch potential issues early

**Location:** Kings School
**Date:** November 5, 2025
**Who:** Youth/Students
**Cost:** FREE

Register NOW at www.nickoftimefoundation.org

Give your child the gift of a healthy future. Let's protect those young hearts together!

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Youth Activities with Continuing Education: Creativity, Skills, and Fun After School

Looking for after-school activities that do more than just fill time? Shoreline College Continuing Education is offering youth classes that spark creativity, build confidence, and keep kids and teens moving! 

With options in art, athletics, dance, and music, Shoreline’s youth programs offer something for every interest. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, and students leave with new skills and plenty of confidence.

Move to the Beat with Hip Hop

Kids can learn rhythm, coordination, and confidence on the dance floor in our Hip Hop class. It’s high-energy, fun, and a great way to express creativity through movement. Ages 14 +

Build Teamwork in Basketball Camp

Dribble, pass, shoot! Our Basketball Camp helps players sharpen their skills, develop teamwork, and grow a love for the game. Perfect for kids who want to stay active and make new friends.

Get Creative with Mosaic Art

Students can explore the colorful world of Mosaic Art, learning techniques to turn glass pieces into one-of-a-kind designs. It’s hands-on, artistic, and a perfect outlet for self-expression.

Capture your Furry Friends in Pet Portraits

Young artists can bring their pets to life on canvas in Pet Portraits, a class that blends drawing and painting techniques to celebrate the animals they love most.

Learn the Language of Music with Piano Lessons

In small-group Piano Lessons, kids will explore rhythm, notation, and early keyboard training with expert guidance. These sessions help build focus, discipline, and a lifelong love of music.

Give your child the chance to create, move, and grow—right here at Shoreline College!

Sign up here: Youth Programs with Continuing Education

For more information go to our website Shoreline College | Continuing Education

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Activities for youth this fall through Shoreline College continuing education

Check out the activities for youth this fall through Shoreline College Continuing Education. Register early because space is limited!

Register for Youth Activities here

Visit Continuing Education for more classes

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After federal shutdown Washington prepares to continue support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth 988 crisis line

Photo by Noman Khan on Unsplash

OLYMPIA – The LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will shut down Thursday, July 17, 2025 following a federal decision announced last month to end this specialized service. 

Since launching in 2022, the subnetwork has provided tailored support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth ages 13 to 24.

LGBTQIA2S+ youth have a higher risk of suicide and other mental health concerns due to historic and ongoing structural violence and discrimination. 

The specialized line has provided a safe, affirming space where trained counselors, many of whom were from the LGBTQIA2S+ community themselves, help with mental health crises, substance use concerns, and access to resources for longer-term support.

In Washington state, the LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork line receives an average of 830 calls, 270 texts, and 224 chats each month. Its closure is expected to increase demand on the main 988 Lifeline and could reduce visibility for LGBTQIA2S+ needs, which will affect access to care during a crisis.

“We’re deeply concerned about the loss of this vital service,” said Michele Roberts, Assistant Secretary for Prevention and Community Health, DOH. “The LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork has been a critical resource for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults with affirming care tailored to meet their unique needs. 

"While this closure is a setback, our commitment to protecting and improving the health of all Washingtonians remains strong. Our state is ready to serve anyone who contacts 988, including LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.”

Support remains available

The 988 Lifeline, now entering its third year of free, confidential, 24/7/365 support, will remain available through Washington’s three contracted crisis centers. In response to the subnetwork’s sudden closure, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is working to ensure the state’s 988 crisis counselors are trained to support LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.

People who contact the 988 Lifeline can still get free, confidential, and specialized services available 24/7/365 from three other subnetworks:

• Veterans Crisis Line – for veterans and military families
• Spanish Subnetwork – for Spanish-speaking individuals
• Native & Strong Lifeline – available in Washington for Native and Indigenous people

You can also use these resources to get help with mental health and substance use concerns, thoughts of suicide, and other kinds of emotional distress:

• The Trevor Project
• Crisis Text Line
• LGBT National Hotline
• Trans Lifeline

The Department of Health (DOH) will remain in close coordination with the Governor’s Office, the national 988 administrator, and other key partners to monitor legal and policy developments at both the state and federal levels.

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Free presentation on the current state of youth substance misuse and addiction May 24, 2025

Join Hopestream Community and the City of Lake Forest Park for an important conversation on the evolving youth addiction landscape—featuring key insights on the fentanyl crisis and high-potency THC products.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10:00–11:00am
In-person: Lake Forest Park City Hall 17425 Ballinger Way NE
Streaming live on Zoom

This event is free and open to the public but please register here

This session, hosted live and via Zoom, will provide a comprehensive overview of how the addiction and drug landscapes have evolved, with special focus on the fentanyl crisis and high-potency THC products affecting today’s youth.

You’ll learn:

• Current statistics and trends in drug overdoses nationally and in Washington State
• How the opioid crisis evolved from prescription medications to today’s deadly street drugs
• Why today’s substances are fundamentally different and more dangerous than in previous generations
• The real dangers youth face from high-potency THC (marijuana) and fentanyl (fake pills)
• Understanding youth substance use and addiction through an empathetic lens: the underlying issues driving substance use
• Practical guidance for parents and community members on recognizing warning signs, supporting youth, and finding trustworthy resources
• Resources available for prevention, intervention, and treatment

This presentation combines factual data with compassionate understanding of addiction as a response to underlying challenges.

Whether you’re a concerned parent, educator, or community member who wants to be part of the solution, you’ll leave with greater awareness and practical tools to help protect our youth.

Free Narcan will be available at the event for those attending in person, as part of our commitment to equipping the community with life-saving tools.

Presented by Hopestream Community and the City of Lake Forest Park.

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Workshop in LFP: Understanding Today's Youth Addiction Crisis

Did you know? The Lake Forest Park Police Department partners with Hopestream Community—a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting parents of teens and young adults facing challenges with substance use and mental health.

Hopestream offers around-the-clock support, a free podcast, retreats, and a private online community specifically for moms. 

Parents also get live and on-demand access to expert-led content and conversations focused on mental health, substance use, and overall wellness. To ensure accessibility, sliding-scale membership options are available.

Join us for a special workshop!
Date: May 24, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Lake Forest Park City Hall

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

More details here

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Fare-free transit programs boost youth ridership on public transportation statewide

Photo courtesy WSDOT

New data from the Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that youth transit ridership has thrived in the few years since the Legislature signed the Climate Commitment Act into law. 

Funding from the legislation provided every transit system in Washington with the opportunity to allow youth to ride buses, ferries and some Amtrak services for free.

In 2023, Washington transit agencies reported more than 14.8 million passengers under 18 rode transit for free. When youth ridership on Washington State Ferries is added, that number grows to more than 16.5 million fare-free youth passenger trips. WSDOT will gather data on transit ridership for 2024 next year.

Nearly 11,000 youths also benefited from fare-free trips on Amtrak Cascades between June (when the program was implemented) and August 2024. Implementation on Amtrak Cascades service was delayed while Amtrak updated its national ticketing system to align with the fare-free program.

Each year, WSDOT gathers ridership data from every public transportation system in Washington and compiles it into the annual Summary of Public Transportation. 

The report summarizes each agency’s ridership numbers from the previous year. WSDOT published the 2023 Summary of Public Transportation in early December. The 2024 edition will come out next year.

Get your free youth pass here

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Registration for Youth Classes & Camps now open at Shoreline Community College

Registration for Youth Classes & Camps now open through Shoreline Community College’s Continuing Education program.

The program offers a wide range of classes and camps for ages 7-18 this fall. 

Our youth programs help students explore new passions, develop valuable skills, and have fun learning.

Classes fill up fast, so don’t wait to sign up!

Class descriptions and registration here

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Youth softball clinics at Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College is hosting softball clinics in September for all levels of players.

Softball Prospect Camp

Registration here

Fee: $49.00
Dates: 9/28/2024 - 9/28/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location is at Shoreview Softball Field (700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177)
Calling all future dolphins! Shoreline Community College will be hosting a prospect camp for grad years 2025-2028. Come join us and show your off your skills and learn about Shoreline Community College!

Youth Softball Clinic

Registration here

Fee: $49.00
Dates: 9/21/2024 - 9/21/2024
Location is at Shoreview Softball Field (700 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline, WA 98177)

• For ages 7-11 years: Times: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
• For ages 11-14 years: Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us for our 2nd annual softball youth skills clinic hosted by Shoreline CC Fastpitch. Our players and staff are excited to hit the field and coach up our community players! We will work on the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, and base running. There will be a focus on the importance of a growth mindset and Athletic success.

Participants will need to bring a glove, athletic shoes or cleats, a bat, helmet, and a water bottle. For more information please email Coach Fischer at: Cfischer@shoreline.edu or 425-343-2273.

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HearMeWA statewide reporting system focuses on the safety and well-being of young people

No problem is too small to report to
HearMeWA

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the launch of HearMeWA, a first-of-its-kind statewide reporting system exclusively focused on the safety and well-being of young people.

HearMeWA removes barriers to help young Washingtonians get the help they need to deal with their most pressing challenges: bullying, social pressures, suicidal thoughts, threats of violence, or anything that makes life hard. 

No problem is too small to report to HearMeWA, which was created with direct input from the young people it serves.

HearMeWA makes it easy to connect youth to a wide range of existing support services, by offering a direct line to a national crisis center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Reports can be made by phone, text, online or in the HearMeWA mobile apps available in the Apple or Google stores. Once a report is filed, highly trained crisis counselors triage them and connect the person with service providers who can help.

Youth mental health is in crisis. Data show that eating disorders in adolescents more than doubled from 2018 to 2022. The rate of young people dealing with depression doubled from 2009 to 2019, to nearly 16%. According to Forbes, 57.7% of Washington youth with depression do not receive mental health services.

HearMeWA can help youth with a variety of challenges, such as:

• Bullying;
• Mental health struggles, such as depression or anxiety;
• Suicidal thoughts;
• Domestic violence;
• Housing or food insecurity;
• Gender identity;
• Threats of violence or rumors of a school shooting;
• Anything that makes life hard.

From the start, young Washingtonians from across the state have been directly involved in the creation and outreach for HearMeWA.

Members of the HearMeWA Youth Advisory Group meet quarterly to offer feedback on how to build trust and get the word out about the program. The Youth Advisory Group also consulted on branding for the program, including the name. Other youth have participated in surveys and focus groups to offer feedback on the program.

How to file a report to HearMeWA

Anyone with information about risks or potential risks to the safety or well-being of youth can call the toll-free, statewide number at 888-537-1634 or make a report online by visiting HearMeWA.org and clicking the “send a tip” button. Youth can also text HearMeWA to 738477, or file a report on the app available in the app store on their mobile device.

Youth up to age 25 and any concerned adults can file a report with HearMeWA. Identifying information such as name, age or address are optional, meaning youth can file anonymously if they choose.

Unlike other crisis hotlines, HearMeWA allows anyone filing or responding to a report to track it and provide updates. That means help is not cut off once the first call or communication ends. Every individual who files a report is given a tip ID and password to review the report later, either online, on the app or by phone.

What happens when you file a report to HearMeWA

When youth or a concerned adult files a report to HearMeWA, it is immediately received by a highly trained crisis counselor with the Sandy Hook Promise National Crisis Center. The counselor makes contact with the individual, talks through the details of the incident and triages it based on the level of urgency. 

The most urgent reports that threaten someone’s life or safety are routed to 911 or emergency responders. If a school is identified in an incident, such as an active shooter threat, the school is simultaneously notified.

Less urgent incidents are triaged to a wide range of other types of responders. Responders include:

• Schools, where youth could be connected with counselors, social workers, nurses or other trusted adults in their community;
• Regional crisis lines or 988, the national suicide prevention line;
• Local law enforcement and emergency responders;
• Child protective services;
• Other community-based resources.This range of responders makes HearMeWA the first of its kind in the country. 

About the Sandy Hook Promise National Crisis Center

HearMeWA triages all its reports through the Sandy Hook Promise National Crisis Center. This crisis center runs similar programs in other states, and is the only crisis center dedicated solely to school-based, anonymous reporting.

The Sandy Hook Promise National Crisis Center already serves 3.5 million youth across the country. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

“Every minute of every day, the crisis counselors in the National Crisis Center are here to connect young people to live-saving and life-changing resources whenever they’re in need, no matter what issues they’re facing,” said Crystal Garrant, chief program officer at Sandy Hook Promise. 

“All young Washingtonians have the right to physical and emotional safety. HearMeWA will provide a lifeline, ensuring that young people have a trusted adult to turn for help 24/7/365.”

Sandy Hook Promise, the nonprofit that operates the crisis center, educates and empowers youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes and communities. It is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012.

All of Washington’s 39 counties were represented in the Youth Program Team’s outreach. It affirmed that communities, especially in rural areas, lack sufficient trusted resources for dealing with the broad range of challenges youth face. Often underserved communities do not have an alternative to calling 911 when they need help. Additionally, some youth say they know there are resources out there for them, but they are located somewhere other than where they live.

HearMeWA helps fill those gaps, and also addresses a range of issues that are not suitable for a 911 call, such as housing insecurity or bullying.

To file a report or learn more about HearMeWA, visit HearMeWA.org.

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Apply to be a youth member on the Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board

Are you between the ages of 15 and 19, live in Shoreline, and looking for an opportunity to play an important role in the Shoreline community? 

Then we encourage you to apply for the youth position on the Shoreline Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services/Tree (PRCS/Tree) Board. 

We are now accepting applications for one youth position to serve on the PRCS/Tree Board for the 2024/2025 academic year. Your perspective and input is an important part of the PRCS/Tree Board’s work and is encouraged by the City Council and welcomed by Board members and staff.

The PRCS/Tree Board advises the City Council and City staff on a variety of issues related to parks, recreation, public art, special events, cultural services, and trees on public property. Topics may include park operation and design; programs and events; property acquisition; arts opportunities; and development of planning documents, rules, or regulations.

The Board consists of seven adult members and two non-voting youth members. Youth members must reside in Shoreline and be between the ages of 15 and19 years. The youth appointed to this position has the option to begin their term in July or wait until September as their schedule allows. Per ordinance, Board members are compensated at a rate of $50 per meeting.

The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from January through October and the first Thursday in December. Meetings are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall. Board meetings are held using a hybrid format allowing for either in-person or online attendance.

If you are a Shoreline resident between the ages of 15 and 19, interested in serving your community and gaining experience with a city board, please complete and submit an online application. If you prefer a paper copy of the application, you can pick one up from the City Clerk’s Office, which is located in the lobby of City Hall. Once you have completed it, you can return it to the Clerk’s Office.

You must submit your application, either online or to the City Clerk’s Office, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. You will be contacted by Recreation, Cultural and Community Services staff after the deadline regarding the status of your application.

More Information:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board
Recreation, Cultural and Community Service Director Mary Reidy
mreidy@shorelinewa.gov
206-801-2621

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NUHSA meeting Wednesday April 24, 2024 features speakers on youth supportive services

NUHSA focus on youth services April 24

NUHSA members and community partners!

Please join us next Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 9 - 10:30am via Zoom for our next member and community partner meeting - all are welcome!

Our speakers this month will focus on youth supportive services, and we are thrilled to welcome Friends of Youth, Lambert House and the Y Social Impact Center to share about their programs and services in our north-end communities.

We'll also welcome Tambi Cork, Kenmore's Housing & Human Services Manager, who will provide a sneak peak of the preliminary human services needs assessment results that the city is conducting and will finalize later this spring - don't miss it!

Register here. And feel free to bring your organization's updates and announcements.

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Garage sale at First Lutheran of Richmond Beach this weekend August 25-26, 2023

First Lutheran of Richmond Beach is holding a garage sale to raise funds to send the youth of the church to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in the summer of 2024.

• Friday, August 25, 2023 – 10am to 6pm
• Saturday, August 26, 2023 – 10am to 4pm

Where:

First Lutheran Richmond Beach - in the Fellowship Hall
18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline,WA 98177

Questions? office@flrb.org or 206-546-4153

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